The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fire Fighter I, grade Y-01. Recruits are trained in the Fire/EMS Training and Leadership Academy as a Fire Fighter I.

This position is entry-level firefighter trainee work responsible for combating and preventing fires, operating and maintaining Fire and EMS equipment, apparatus and quarters; providing first aid, basic life support, and transporting patients. This work may expose incumbents to hazardous conditions/situations and includes the operation of emergency vehicles and equipment.

Examples of Work:

• Provides basic and/or advanced life support, first responder and pre-hospital emergency medical care; provides necessary medical care and transportation to all patients within the scope of practices as defined by State and County regulatory agencies;

• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, associations, management, staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants:

1. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education.

2. Must have a valid driver's license at the time of application.

3. Must be 18 years of age at the time of application.

4. Prince George's County High School Fire Science Program graduates (Cadets) who are 17 years of age and will turn 18 years of age before the completion of the Fire Fighter Academy Recruit Class, are eligible to apply IF, AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION they have completed and received the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Operations.

5. Must pass or have passed Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) with a certification valid through July 1, 2018.

6. Must pass a Background Investigation.

Additional Information:

Please note - using a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, to complete this application is NOT recommended. You are highly encouraged to use a desktop or laptop computer so that you can carefully and thoroughly read and understand all aspects of applying for this position.

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 and over are required to register with Selective Service. Please go to the Selective Service website to register or verify your registration.

All notifications for this position will be made via email, therefore each applicant must update their on-line profile with any changes to personal information, and must continually monitor the email account provided. Also, be sure to update your junk/spam settings to allow emails from all addresses ending in "@co.pg.md.us".

BENEFITS:

Annual Leave: 13 days per year for the first three (3) years

20 days per year after three (3) years

26 days per year after sixteen (16) years

Personal Leave: 3 days per year

Holidays: 12 per year (plus Inauguration Day every four years)

Sick Leave: 13 days per year

Military Leave: 15 days per year to employees who are reservists or members of the National Reserve or Guard ordered to active duty or active training duty

Life Insurance: Paid by County Government

Medical Benefits: County pays 73% of cost under PPO; 78% of cost under HMO

Retirement: 20 year service retirement with 50% of salary based on highest two years of service

Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 availability for self and household members

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must successfully complete and pass all of the following:

DISQUALIFIES: The following factors are considered disqualifying and may result in non-selection for employment as a Prince George's County Fire Fighter. Each of these disqualifiers will be reviewed for each applicant on an individual basis.

Traffic Violations• Four (4) or more negative points on a Maryland Operator's License or the equivalent for out of state licenses until the points expire.• One DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea or probation within three (3) years of the date of application. More than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction, guilty plea or probation.• Any conviction for serious violations including, but not limited to, manslaughter, hit-and-run with injury, leaving the scene of an accident, eluding police or any suspension, revocation or refused licenses until the license is reinstated.

Other• Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of any information on any application, document or in response to any question in the applicant process.• History or pattern of alcohol abuse.• Previous disqualification from this, or any other public safety agency.

Additional or other reasons for disqualification may include (but are not limited to) the following: poor work history; failure to meet physical standards; inability to complete any of the component parts of the selection process; and/or any other disqualifying factor as determined by the Fire/EMS Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All persons selected for the Fire Fighter I/II position must agree to and sign a Conditions of Employment stating the following:

• At the completion of Fire/EMS Career Recruit School, the employee shall have obtained and thereafter maintain, national certification for EMT, or national certification for Paramedic that meets or exceeds the minimum standard adopted by the department.• Maintain a driver operator license for class of vehicle specified by the Fire Chief.• Maintain at least an overall satisfactory rating in the County's Past Performance Appraisal System.• Participate in and successfully complete a mandatory Physical Fitness Program as designed by the Fire/EMS Department.• Successfully complete Fire/EMS Recruit School, the probationary period (1-year), and the Recruit Study Guide under guidelines established by the Fire Chief.• Successfully pass ALL Fire/EMS Recruit School courses.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

1. Applicants must first pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) This candidate physical ability test (CPAT) Consists of eight (8) separate events. The CPAT is a sequence of events requiring the applicant to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This test was developed to allow fire departments to obtain pools of trainable applicants who are physically able to perform essential job duties tasks at fire scenes.

CPAT Orientation, practice sessions and testing will be conducted July 30 through October 29, 2017. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be provided additional information regarding the CPAT process.

The entry-level examination will be given under this announcement during the month of October. Only applicants who pass the CPAT process will be provided specific information regarding the written examination, the date, the time and location of the test.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

CLOSING DATE: In order to be eligible for the 2017 examination, each applicant must submit a completed application on-line, maintain the email account designated in the application, because notices will only be delivered via email, and update your profile whenever there are changes to your personal information, in order to be considered. The application must be completed and submitted on-line via the Prince Georges County website: All completed applications must be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 24, 2017.

Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if received after 5:00 PM (EST) on July 24, 2017.

PLEASE NOTE: If you experience difficulties submitting your application on-line, please call 301-883-6330 or you can come to the Office of Human Resources Management - Recruitment, Examination and Classification (REC) Division, 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159, Largo, Maryland, for assistance. The HR Staff will be available to guide you through this process.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

The Fire/EMS Department is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill a Supply Technician position, grade H16 in the Apparatus Maintenance Division.

This is para-professional level work in the administrative management of the Supply Services Unit, performed in support of the Supply Manager. The incumbent is responsible for performing procurement and materials management for the Fire/EMS Department.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures, loud noise, dust and fumes. Also, work in this class includes physical activities such as repeated bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. This position is designated "Essential" and may be required to report to work during natural and manmade disasters and during special operations as assigned. Essential employees are expected to report to work or remain at work when other County employees are granted administrative leave.

Examples of Work:

The incumbent supplies repair shops with materials/supplies as needed; verifies and makes necessary records of parts; processes all repair orders to insure proper charging on invoices; independently researches, locates and orders Fire/Rescue Apparatus repair parts for all apparatus maintained within the garage; searches original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) catalogs, after market parts interchange books and local vendors to locate non-inventory items; orders routine items from the County Inventory System; arranges for field purchase orders for items purchased from non-contract vendors; responsible for supplying all non-inventory items and supplies used; maintains perpetual inventory of parts and supplies; establishes minimum/maximum, standby and seasonal stock levels; reviews inventory turnover and adjusts pricing of parts to achieve maximum economy for the users and the County; conducts monthly physical inventory reconciling all shortages and/or averages; gives verbal and written reports to the Garage Supervisor concerning inventory, quality of parts and vendor problems; handles complaints, and makes exchanges and adjustments with suppliers as authorized by the Garage Supervisor; observes all administrative rules and regulations and follows all County and industry safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus three (3) years of work experience in the supply/property/materials management operations with at least two (2) years at the lead/supervisory level, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicants must:

1. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.2. Pass a thorough background investigation.3. Pass a drug screen.4. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligibles, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

CLOSING DATE: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 20, 2017.

Prince George's County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

LODD April 15, 2016

Fire Fighter/Medic Lieutenant John "Skillet" Ulmschneider

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